Chapter 89
Chapter 89
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Translator: uly
Chapter: 89
Chapter Title: Roughly Another World's Finest 89
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Even though I racked up points with Ekate's pussy, I've never once thought my skills fell short of Wolf rank.
The promotion exam is probably just to verify if the candidate has what it takes to earn those points.
The first candidate finished preparing.
Text made of soul energy traced letters in the air.
「Start」
That was the signal.
「Destroy」 appeared above the heads of the swarming soul soldiers.
Just as expected.
About five minutes after the first candidate rounded the corner, my start signal came.
"Hup!"
I swallowed hard and dashed off.
The moment I spotted a soul soldier with the destroy marker, I fired a fireball to take it out.
Burning down innocent buildings would tank my score, so I made sure to compress the spell and shrink its size.
The condensed fireball incinerated the soul soldiers effectively.
I picked up the pace even more.
Riding the wind with the spirits' help, I shot forward with minimal resistance.
The back of the first candidate, who had started ahead, was right in front of me.
Ah, can I pass them?
Should've asked the examiner.
"I'm going ahead!"
"Wha—huh?"
I overtook the first candidate with ease.
The next order was destroy again. Amid the horde of rising soul soldiers, target boards popped up that I wasn't supposed to touch.
The target boards had crudely drawn hearts on them, with flickering warning text: 「Caution. Do not touch.」
It was lucky timing—a chance to show off my training results.
I stopped in place for precise aiming, feet shoulder-width apart, hands targeting the soul soldiers.
I calmly prepared my magic and picked them off one by one.
No incantation needed.
Actually, to take down only the soul soldiers without mistakes, restraining the incantation was essential.
An incantation would make the flames spread too wide on impact and scorch the heart targets.
The result was perfect.
After clearing every last soul soldier and exiting the long corridor, text appeared in the air.
［Promotion congratulations］
［Decal Candidate overall evaluation S (Perfect)］
［Destroy S Speed S Control S］
(Your level has increased)
(Your level has increased...)
My level shot up by 13.
No stat tier up, but the surge of power in my body was welcome.
Five days since the Bordo Dungeon?
I pushed open the door marked exit and stepped outside.
After all those twists and turns, I'd ended up back at the entrance exam hall where I'd come with Karen.
It was an annex in a corner we never visited normally.
Another examiner stood outside.
"Nice to meet you. Examiner Plenor."
"Hello."
Plenor had a gentle look that suited magic more than a sword, and a pen more than magic.
He extended his hand for a shake the moment he saw me.
"Candidate Decal. Congratulations on your promotion. As expected from someone Ronwell approved."
"Just got lucky."
I shook his hand and replied.
"You're modest. I'm the instructor handling magic and combat for Wolf rank. We'll be seeing a lot of each other, so let's get along."
"Yes. Looking forward to it."
"I said instructor, but right now I'm an examiner.
If you have any questions about the promotion exam, feel free to ask."
"My level went up a lot after the exam. Is that normal?"
"Yes."
Plenor smiled softly.
"You're a former adventurer, right, Candidate Decal?"
"...Yes."
How'd he know? A small question popped up.
"Surprised? You two are already famous. Thin Wolves aren't caught by just anyone."
"Yeah. It was rough back then."
"As an adventurer, you know high levels mean taking big risks.
Melbritt minimizes those by providing high-quality soul soldiers."
Yeah, these soul soldiers were way too weak for simulated enemies.
Turns out they were artificial EXP from Melbritt...
"What's different about the soul soldiers in the promotion exam?"
"The promotion exam uses a one-time batch of soul soldiers infused with 「Minotaur souls」.
That soul provided the nutrients you needed, Candidate Decal."
"I see."
Now I got it. Quality of the soul matters.
The promotion exam used premium souls, so that's why levels rose.
Feels weird.
It's a good thing, but something nags at me.
Is Melbritt really a school?
"That's why we have ranks here.
Ideally, souls would be distributed equally to all candidates,
but resources are limited, so we have to select."
Plenor added with a regretful look.
Strategically, better one super-high-level elite than ten middling ones.
If souls were plentiful, humans would've won already, monsters extinct.
Not bad for candidates either.
Minimizes the risk of pointless deaths.
"That helped. Thanks."
"Glad to hear it. Oh, no classes on promotion day. Rest up today, see you in class tomorrow."
"Yes."
Plenor left.
The exam ended anticlimactically. Kicked Rabbit rank to the curb and entered Wolf rank as planned.
Still plenty to do.
First... food?
An inn with an elf who cooks divinely came to mind.
Compared to Elf's Haven grub, Melbritt cafeteria food—even maxed with points—only wins on convenience, not taste.
Unexpected holiday? Time to head out.
Been a while since I went out.
Plenty of candidates in Melbritt uniforms outside like me.
Probably hoarding points to eat out.
But once past the fancy district into regular streets, they thinned out.
Wearing the Melbritt uniform drew stares from passersby.
Straight to Elf's Haven.
Opened the door, and the elf girl from the kitchen came over.
"Ah, Decal. Hi!"
"Make me something tasty?"
"Sure. Have a seat and wait."
Ellin naturally led me inside.
No other customers. Quiet and cozy.
Just Ellin humming occasionally, the thump of knife on board.
"All done."
Ellin served the food deftly.
"Bon appétit."
I dug in reverently, polishing off what she made.
Delicious as always.
Especially the roasted potatoes and veggies plate—perfect harmony.
Each veg roasted at different times, flavors intense and alive.
"How is it?"
Ellin approached warmly, asking.
"100 pt worthy."
"Points...? Means 100 out of 100, right? Good?"
"Very good."
"Phew."
Ellin beamed.
Warmth spread deep inside.
Belly full, one thing left to do.
"Ellin. Wait."
I grabbed her heading back to the kitchen.
"Decal?"
Snap.
I snapped my fingers.
Ellin tranced out, tray slipping from her hands.
"Whoops."
I caught it, set it on a side table, stroked her head.
"Tasty cooking. Ate it all."
"......"
"Anal sex prep coming along?"
"...Not sure......"
"Think of it as showing me."
"Embarrassing..."
"Ellin. 「You must have me check thoroughly if you're ready for anal sex」"
"Anal, sex, check......"
Clap.
I clapped, waking her.
"Ah."
Ellin noticed no tray, panicked, looked around.
"Here."
"Thanks."
"Ellin."
"Yeah?"
"Let's check if you're ready for anal. Wanna go to the room?"
"Ah......"
Ellin stared blankly, then snapped to realization.
"Right... Yeah. Embarrassing to have you check, Decal."
"But you know it has to be done."
"Yes. I'll prep and come. Wait, you never got permission for casual speech!"
Ellin hands on hips, puffing up cutely despite her small frame.
Adorable no matter what.
"So what."
"Not 'so what'! I'm way older. Than Esty, than you!"
"Come on, don't sweat the small stuff. I'll wait in the room?"
"Geez. Not small stuff."
Sent Ellin off, went to the room Karen and I shared, waited.
Twenty minutes later, Ellin arrived.
She shut the door herself but hesitated, not coming close.
"Ellin. What's wrong?"
"You're a guy, Decal... I know I need checking, but it's embarrassing."
"I get it. Don't worry. Just checking."
"......"
Even with suggestion help, takes guts.
Time to push harder.
"Ellin. I've got experience, so it'll help for sure.
You don't wanna embarrass yourself in front of someone you like, right?"
"Yeah... So I prepped hard......"
Ellin bit her lip.
At "prepped hard," she felt shame she couldn't handle.
"Better if a guy checks for sure.
And I'm Esty's boyfriend, right? I won't betray her."
"......"
Finally, Ellin looked me straight in the eye.
"True... Compared to Esty, I'm just a kid......"
Suddenly resigned, she trudged over.
Damn. Just pounce?
Her defenseless vibe keeps me hard.
"Alright, on your stomach."
I guided her to the bed.
"Use this, please."
"What's this?"
Ellin handed me something.
A shallow bowl with clear gel-like stuff.
Sticky but not gross, stretched clear.
"Where'd you get this?"
"Extracted from plants. Thought it'd lube......"
"Ellin, you're a genius."
"...Just squeezed slimy liquid?"
"Make more."
"Ah, sure. If you want......"
Love gel in another world!
Slather this on, Karen's paizuri power triples.
No doubt!
Plus, gel speeds up anal prep big time.
Pussy self-lubes, anus doesn't.
Ellin's small, so brute force risks tearing mucosa.
But this slick gel solves it.
I looked at Ellin. Seemed ten times cuter.
Prep items for anal on her own? Impressive.
"......??"
Ellin tilted her head faintly.
Before my suggestion, she probably didn't know anal was possible.
"On your stomach."
"J-just checking, right? Scary. Your eyes, Decal..."
"It's that important."
"I'll trust you."
Like hell.
Hand some lube and ass to a guy she's only met via friend a few times, expect nothing?
Too naive.
I placed a hand lightly on Ellin's back as she lay prone on the bed.
"Eek..."
She jolted at my touch, startled.
Every reaction cute.
Legs squeezed tight, toes wiggling—like imagining what's coming.
Cute.
First, I removed her socks.
"Ah......"
Ellin started to speak but shut her mouth.
Didn't want to break my focus, probably.
Gonna ask why socks? If anything, wanted to see bare feet.
I lifted her skirt.
Cute butt greeted me, hidden by white panties.
From lower back, I traced her pelvis lightly with fingertips.
"Ah... Nn......"
Ellin reacted to every touch, gripping sheets tight.
Checking pelvic lines.
Looks young, small frame, but adult body. Womanly hips, slim waist.
Means no more growing.
Whatever she thinks, not a bad thing.
Kid's charm plus woman's allure—jackpot for me.
Under pretense of anal check, I kneaded thighs and cute butt over panties, killing time.
"......"
Ellin endured.
But hit limit, spoke up.
"You are checking, right...?"
"Of course. Think I'm joking? Relax."
"......Yes."
My serious tone deflated her.
Made it awkward, so I actively kneaded her butt with one hand.
"......"
Soft, squishy—pure bliss.
Then, I pulled down her panties.